How do I register a will at the DIFC Wills Service Centre in the UAE?

Non-Muslims can register a will through the DIFC Courts Wills Service, a dedicated registry that lets you direct how your UAE-based assets are distributed under common-law principles of testamentary freedom rather than default Sharia succession. In practice you draft a will in the prescribed format, choose the will type that matches your needs (for example a full will or an assets-only will), and register it with the DIFC Courts so it is legally recognised and can later be admitted to probate. Registration can typically be done in person at the centre or, for certain will types, remotely by video. You appoint executors and, if you have children, guardians. After death, your executor applies to the DIFC Courts for a grant to administer the estate. Exact fees, document requirements and appointment steps are set by the DIFC Courts and should be confirmed directly on their official site, as they are periodically updated. If you want help comparing your options, you can browse verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI who handle estate planning for non-Muslims.